Oshkosh Area Community Foundation



The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is a non-profit organization created by and for the people of Winnebago County, Waushara County, Green Lake County and Ripon. Through our 585 charitable funds, we distribute grants to support projects that make our communities better places to live. In 2008, we awarded $6.9 million to non-profit organizations supporting everything from arts and culture to poverty and basic needs.

Web Address

www.oshkoshareacf.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @OACF




    

Recent News from Oshkosh Area Community Foundation


Oshkosh Education Foundation aims to fill coffers with 'Match for Mack' fundraiser
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

OSHKOSH - An anonymous donor will match up to $20,000 in donations to the Oshkosh Area School District Education Foundation before June 25. The foundation, which is managed by the Oshkosh Area...more

Streetwise: Clinic expands services; Papa Murphy's closes on Murdock Avenue
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Previously located on Ohio Street, next to the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the financial planning and securities firm managed by Michael Scott minted its new location, 1488 W. South Park Ave.,...more

UW-Oshkosh Learning in Retirement activities for April kick off Monday
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

"Happenings at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation" — Bill Wyman, president and CEO of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, describes how the Foundation works and what projects it is...more

Applications for free passes to Pollock Community Water Park due April 6
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Youth, adults, seniors or families who meet the financial requirements — including students who qualify for free or reduced lunches — may apply for the passes, for which the Oshkosh Area...more

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation to 'Celebrate Education' at annual event March 19
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation's Celebrate Education event is set for March 19 and will feature the work grant recipients in the Oshkosh area are doing to support education efforts, such as...more

Coming up gold: Michael Phelps heading to Fox Valley for US Venture Open
Foundation: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

It is the region's biggest one-day fundraiser, with the money then being held by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and the Oshkosh Area...more

Community Foundation charges fees of up to 2 percent
Foundation: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Question: Like many people of the Fox Valley, I support worthy causes like Stock the Shelves and Backpacks for Kids. The donations are channeled through the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley...more

Riverside Park ice rink hosts Winter Family Fest on Feb. 11
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization created by and for the people of Winnebago County, Waushara County, Green Lake County and Ripon. Through charitable...more



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